Director, Software Engineering

Job Listing ID:

4474524

Job Title:

Director, Software Engineering Application Deadline:

Open Until Filled

Job Location:

Portland

Date Posted:

04/17/2026

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Either Full or Part Time, more than 6 months You may contact this employer directly. (Obtain the contact information to print or add to your jobs.)

Job Summary:

We believe in the power and joy of learning At Cengage, our employees have a direct impact in helping students around the world discover the power and joy of learning. We are bonded by our shared purpose - driving innovation that helps millions of learners improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education. Cengage's portfolio of businesses supports student choice by providing a range of pathways that help learners achieve their goals and lead a choice-filled life. Our culture values inclusion, engagement, and discovery Our business is driven by our strong culture, and we know that creating an inclusive workplace is absolutely essential to the success of our company and our learners, as well as our individual well-being. We recognize the value of diverse perspectives in everything we do, and strive to ensure employees of all levels and backgrounds feel empowered to voice their ideas and bring their authentic selves to work. We achieve these priorities through programs, benefits, and initiatives that are integrated into the fabric of how we work every day. To learn more, please see https://www.cengagegroup.com/about/inclusion-and-belonging/ . What you'll do here: As a Director of Software Engineering at Cengage, you will lead the charge in delivering world-class platforms and products that revolutionize the education technology industry. Specifically, you will guide our School Learning Platform teams in creating outstanding courseware, learning, and partner experiences for K-12 education. Your role will be pivotal in building and leading agile, high-performing remote software engineering teams. Following the Product Operating Model (POM), you'll collaborate closely with product and design teams, making data-driven decisions that focus on improving customer outcomes through frequent stakeholder engagements and data-driven insights. If you are passionate about digital transformation and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you! Responsibilities Work with multiple leaders, including the Digital leadership team and business partners, to craft a convincing technical strategy and roadmap(s) to achieve business unit goals. Collaborate across functions to align on priorities for scaling and building our products globally. Using the framework of the Product Operating Model, you will identify scalable products and deliver them to support our global customer base. You will incorporate new technologies and industry trends into the outcomes. Partner with multi-functional leaders, through POM, to standardize and improve development, testing, and release processes, ensuring timely delivery of quality products. Drive product and technology strategy reviews with Product Leaders and senior collaborators, leading strategic technological discussions. Lead high-performing engineering teams, developing a pipeline of high-caliber talent and encouraging leaders to achieve priorities. Foster a high-performance, transparent environment passionate about accountability and results. Reinvent and optimize the SDLC using modern frameworks, principles, automation, and generative AI. Cultivate a culture of continuous learning and professional development, offering team members opportunities to grow.

Skills you will need here:

5+ years of leadership experience in developing technology strategies and driving innovation. 10+ years of progressive software development experience. Experience leading a global workforce of employees and contractors across different time zones. Expertise in AWS (EC2, ...

Job Classification:

Computer and Information Systems Managers Access our statewide or regional occupation report for more information about wages, employment outlooks, skills, training programs, related occupations, and more. Compensation

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